46 pages 1 hour read

Cormac McCarthy

The Passenger

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Reviews & Readership

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The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy has garnered mixed reviews. Praise centers on McCarthy's masterful prose and complex narrative style, which highlight themes of loss and existentialism. However, some readers find the plot overly convoluted and the character development lacking. This novel will appeal to avid McCarthy fans but might challenge those seeking more straightforward storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Passenger?

A reader who would enjoy The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy is likely fascinated by existential themes, complex characters, and profound philosophical questions. Fans of McCarthy's other works, such as Blood Meridian and The Road, or readers who appreciate the dense narrative style of Don DeLillo's White Noise, will find this novel compelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Themes
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Relationships: Family
Emotions/Behavior: Grief